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anonymous

Using Diigo - 0 views

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    Instructions for using Diigo from the University of South Florida
anonymous

CIS 471: Udacity drops free certificates in their shift toward lifelong vocational educ... - 1 views

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    Udacity is still focused on lifelong vocational education, but to receive a certificate the student now requires interaction with coaches, projects and testing.
jennprior

Raising Classroom Standards Means Ramping Up Non-Fiction - WNYC - 2 views

  • Peynado’s teachers are assigning more editorials this year because the state is phasing in new national standards, which put a greater emphasis on non-fiction. Yuet Chu leads a network of 23 city schools including University Neighborhood Middle School. She notes that various researchers have found American students read texts that are too easy. This leaves them unprepared for the more complex skills they need later.
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      Non-fiction reading requires a different set of reading and interpreting skills.  They also help students develop their thoughts and opinions on subjects.  This can lead to great verbal or written discourse. 
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    Good article about introducing non-fiction at the middle school.
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    Great article - thanks Jen!
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